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I was playing volleyball and fell on hand ,because of which i think my wrist twisted and fractured,i have consulted in a government hospital and they said to follow medications for 4 days as due to swelling plaster cannot be applied,kindly look at the x ray and consult me what should i do,
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Mostly these fractures heal with plaster..... But if you have swelling ++ , than wait, elevate the limb, ice sponging, take nsaids, which doctor must have advised, slab can be applied or cramer wire splint, for few days before giving plaster after proper reduction of fracture.
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should have other xray views too
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Plaster is always possible.
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And rice therapy.
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